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New AI Model Mimics Human Visual Cortex to Sharpen Image Recognition

New AI Model Mimics Human Visual Cortex to Sharpen Image Recognition

DAEJEON, April 23, (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough artificial intelligence model that selectively processes visual information much like the human brain, significantly enhancing image recognition capabilities. Announced on April 22, 2025, by the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), the innovation comes from a joint effort between the IBS Center for [...]

LG Display Launches In-House AI Assistant to Boost Workplace Productivity

LG Display Launches In-House AI Assistant to Boost Workplace Productivity

SEOUL, April 21, (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display announced Monday that it has developed and deployed its own artificial intelligence assistant — the first of its kind in the display industry — to streamline internal workflows and improve productivity. The AI assistant service, which debuted in early 2025, is designed to support individual productivity through [...]

AI-Related Incidents Hit Record High in 2024 as South Korea Grapples with Brain Drain and Investment Decline

AI-Related Incidents Hit Record High in 2024 as South Korea Grapples with Brain Drain and Investment Decline

SEOUL, April 17, (Korea Bizwire) — As artificial intelligence continues to transform societies, a new report reveals that AI-related negative incidents—ranging from deepfake pornography to suicide-linked chatbots—surged to a record high last year. Meanwhile, South Korea saw a decline in its global AI investment ranking, even as the number of domestically funded AI startups increased. [...]

South Korea Launches National Humanoid Robot Alliance to Compete in Global AI Race

South Korea Launches National Humanoid Robot Alliance to Compete in Global AI Race

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — As global tech giants intensify efforts to dominate the humanoid robotics race, South Korea has launched a national consortium of over 40 universities, research institutions, and companies with the goal of becoming a global leader in humanoid technology by 2030. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced [...]

AI-Generated Resumes Stir Debate in Hiring: Efficiency Meets Authenticity Concerns

AI-Generated Resumes Stir Debate in Hiring: Efficiency Meets Authenticity Concerns

SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly common in job applications, hiring professionals are struggling to assess the true capabilities of candidates, raising new questions about fairness, authenticity, and the future of recruitment. A recent survey by U.S.-based career platform ResumeGenius, which polled 1,000 hiring managers, reveals that [...]

At Parsons, Short Film Explores Emotional and Creative Bonds Between Humans and AI

At Parsons, Short Film Explores Emotional and Creative Bonds Between Humans and AI

NEW YORK, April 5 (Korea Bizwire) —  Can artificial intelligence become an emotionally resonant companion or a genuine creative collaborator? That was the central question posed at a screening and panel discussion held Thursday at Parsons School of Design in New York, where the short documentary Being the Machine made its debut. The film, under [...]

AI Image Generation Boom Reshapes Industry, Spurs Infrastructure and Copyright Challenges

AI Image Generation Boom Reshapes Industry, Spurs Infrastructure and Copyright Challenges

SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The rise of AI-powered image generation, propelled by the widespread use of tools like ChatGPT, is redefining the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence and signaling a shift away from text-only models. According to sources in the ICT industry, OpenAI surpassed 500 million ChatGPT users shortly after launching its image [...]

South Korean Researchers Develop AI Model to Diagnose Spinal Stenosis Using Only X-Rays

South Korean Researchers Develop AI Model to Diagnose Spinal Stenosis Using Only X-Rays

SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a breakthrough that could broaden access to spinal care, South Korean researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of diagnosing lumbar spinal stenosis using standard X-ray images—eliminating the need for costly and time-intensive MRI scans. A research team led by Professor Chang-Hyun Lee from the Department of [...]

Presidential Office Launches Security Consultative Group on AI

Presidential Office Launches Security Consultative Group on AI

SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The presidential Office of National Security said Friday it has launched a consultative group to coordinate responses to emerging security threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Wang Yun-jong, third deputy national security adviser, led an intragovernmental meeting with senior officials from seven agencies, including the National Intelligence Service and [...]

KT Deploys AI Technology for ‘New Recruit 3′ TV Series Marketing

KT Deploys AI Technology for ‘New Recruit 3′ TV Series Marketing

SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — KT announced on March 27 that it is incorporating artificial intelligence technology into the marketing campaign for its Genie TV original series “New Recruit 3,” scheduled to premiere on April 7. The company’s newly established AI Studio Lab, specializing in AI media content, has produced promotional videos for the [...]